(1) there are many materials that can be damaged by high-temperature heat,
including acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, acrylic, styrene, low-density
polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, etc.; however, acetal, polypropylene and
ptfe could be possible candidates for heat because these materials can be
damaged by radiation. polyurethane may be hydrolytically attacked by steam
but not by low-temperature dry heat, eto or radiation. material compatibility
and considerations need to be evaluated before accepting any sterilization
method listed above. see maximum sterilization temperatures for various materials.